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Best margaritas in the 'burbs

Our favorite suburban spots to sip on salt-rimmed 'ritas

April 24, 2008

Best margaritas in the 'burbs
Bien Trucha's tangerine margarita (Credit: Tribune photo by Linda Bergstrom)

Every Monday in May, we're facing off margaritas from around the city and asking readers to crown the champ.

Don't fret, suburbanites: We haven't left you out of the salt-rimmed, lime-laced fun. Check out our picks for top margaritas across the suburbs -- and then create your own playlist of your favorites.

Bien Trucha

410 W. State St., Geneva
630-232-2665

This tiny Mexican storefront spot in Geneva has gained major cred with foodies in the Fox River Valley and beyond.

Adobo Grill Lombard

500 E. Butterfield Rd., Lombard
630-627-9990

This much-loved Mexican restaurant boasts even more well-loved margaritas, amply served up in martini glasses.

Fuego Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar

17 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights
847-590-1122

You'll need a dose of patience to score a table here on a weekend night, but the wait is worth it once you take a sip of one of the more than a dozen perfectly balanced margaritas. The passionfruit 'rita on the rocks wins our vote.

Sergio's Cantina

30 W. State. St., Geneva
630-845-9200

The 'ritas here are best sipped on the raised outdoor patio, with an order of guacamole and chips.

Potter's Place

29 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville
630-355-9165

On this downtown Naperville spot's patio, the 'ritas, served in plain ol' plastic cups, match the casual, backyard-party atmosphere.

That Little Mexican Cafe

1010 Church St., Evanston
847-905-1550

Although it's not so little anymore, the Cafe still features classic Mexican fare with some upscale twists.

La Casa de Isaac Mexican Restaurant

431 Temple Ave., Highland Park
847-433-5550

The man behind the name of this budget-friendly restaurant is Isaac Nava, and he imported his own mama from Acapulco to train the kitchen staff on traditional Mexican home-cooked dishes.

Las Palmas

26228 N. Route 83, Mundelein
847-949-7900

The most Northern outpost of the suburban chain, this location of Las Palmas boasts a sizeable patio, a mammoth bull statue in the bar and cheesy neon signs and light-up palm trees. It's a close tie here between the frozen mango margaritas and the on-the-rocks Grand Marnier-spiked traditional version.

 

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